jump up and down on the bumper and get it bouncing and then jump off. if it keeps bouncing after you jump off, then the shocks are toast. bad shocks will allow the tires to bounce on flat pavement and cause terrible wear patterns on your tires too.
How do I make my Jeep YJ smoother?
How Can I Make My Jeep Wrangler Ride Smoother?
- Replace the shock dampeners and coil over springs with lower high-performance shocks and springs.
- Replace the tires with lower profile tires.
- Install a camber kit to reduce the impact of road surface imperfections.
- Bring the car to a professional to get the wheels aligned.
Will Jeep TJ shocks fit a YJ?
Sure you can make them fit, but the shocks may be valved differently for coil springs vs. your leafs.
When should I replace shocks on my Jeep Wrangler?
According to some research, you should change the shocks of your jeep at 50,000 to 100,000 miles. There’s an estimation of more than 88 million oscillations by your shocks at 50 000 miles. Also, you should go for replacement when there is a decrease in your jeep’s steering and braking ability.
How do you know if your shocks or struts are bad?
Other signs of car shocks and struts in bad condition are unusual noises over bumps, excessive body lean or sway in turns, or that the front end of the vehicle dives sharply in hard braking. Bad shocks also can affect steering control and cause uneven tire wear. Carrying heavy loads also will wear out shocks faster.
What are the signs of bad rear shocks?
The Warning Signs Of Worn Shocks And Struts
- Instability at highway speeds.
- Vehicle “tips” to one side in turns.
- The front end dives more than expected during hard braking.
- Rear-end squat during acceleration.
- Tires bouncing excessively.
- Unusual tire wear.
- Leaking fluid on the exterior of shocks or struts.
